Have you ever tried to alter a pdf document only to be left with frustration? PDF stands for “Portable Document Format” and are often used because they are compatible with most systems and are easy to share. However, because they are designed to be in a stable and consistent format, that also means that they […]
Category: MPS Software
Software that has officially been approved by Minneapolis Public Schools.
Cybersecurity Month: Interactive Cybersecurity Lessons
It’s Cybersecurity Month, a great reminder of how important it is to keep our online selves safe. With digital life being an integral part of our daily routine, understanding cybersecurity is a must for everyone, including our younger generation. Teaching kids about cybersecurity isn’t about scaring them away from the internet; it’s about giving them […]
Nearpod: Enhancing Your Teaching Toolbox for MPS K-12 Educators!
Nearpod. I know what you might be thinking – “Isn’t that just something used for distance learning?” I promise you that Nearpod is a game changer for in person learning as well! First off – What is Nearpod? A quick answer is that it’s a way to create and share interactive presentations (ex: Google Slides […]
Engage and Inspire with Wixie
Hello and welcome! Are you looking for a tool to motivate students, build technology skills, provide choice and opportunities for collaboration? This week, Tech Integration Specialist Kate Johnson shares all about Wixie, a creative platform for elementary students available through Clever. ~Joey Dear Educators, If you are looking for a way to motivate your students […]
2¢ Tuesday: New MPS Approved Software List
Hey Everyone! Joey here. I am so excited about today’s 2¢ Tuesday! Wendy is sharing about our new MPS Approved Applications list, a result of the new Minnesota student data privacy law, MN HF2353. Protecting student data privacy is also a perfect topic for Cybersecurity Month! We also decided going forward we will embed the […]
Building Writing Skills with Technology Tools!
June is finally here! Hopefully everyone had a restful long weekend to gear up for these last few weeks in the classroom. This week an MPS Elementary teacher asked our Tech Integration Specialists how to support writing using technology; let’s see what they have to say! Dear MPS Tech Diaries- What technology tools can I […]
Creative ways for Screencastify to Support your Classroom
Hi everyone! We’ve got just a little over a month left of school before summer break! This week’s question comes from a teacher asking about a free software approved by MPS called Screencastify. Dear Tech Integration Specialists, What is Screencastify? Is it just for recording videos? Sincerely, Chris Hey Chris, Thanks for your question. A […]
Accessibility for All: Google Read&Write
Hi everyone, hope everyone’s enjoying the beautiful Spring weather! This week we’ve got a great question today from an MPS ELL teacher that I know you will all love. Hi Tech Integration Specialists, I know there are technology tools that can help make things more accessible for students, but I’m really not sure where to […]
